Voltaire The Vegan Vampire

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Voltaire The Vegan Vampire is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Digitality Games and was released on October 26, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire is an action-farming-roguelite game set in Transylvania, where players control Voltaire, a rebellious vampire who has chosen to follow a plant-based diet. Gameplay involves farming during the day with magical seeds to sustain Voltaire and battling enemies at night to prove that vampires can thrive without consuming blood. The game features hand-drawn art and a creepy, cute aesthetic.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding41 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and humorous writing, making it visually appealing and entertaining.
The unique blend of farming simulation and tower defense mechanics offers a fresh take on both genres, providing engaging gameplay.
The game has a cute concept with a lighthearted narrative that appeals to fans of quirky indie games.

The gameplay becomes repetitive and grindy, with many players feeling that resource management and crafting mechanics are tedious.
There are significant bugs and balance issues, including glitches that can make the game unplayable and frustrating difficulty spikes.
The story development is shallow and poorly paced, leaving players wanting more narrative depth and engagement.

gameplay
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire" is a mixed bag, with players noting a unique blend of farming simulation and tower defense mechanics that can be engaging yet often feels repetitive and grindy. While some appreciate the cute visuals and humorous narrative, many criticize the poorly executed mechanics, tedious crafting processes, and a lack of meaningful variety and depth, leading to a gameplay experience that can become monotonous over time. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant refinement and polish to enhance player engagement and enjoyment.
- “But, the gameplay, the gameplay is where this game shines!”
- “The mechanics are easy to learn, gameplay is kept interesting with the introductions of new baddies and plants, not to mention the jokes are great.”
- “Very solid gameplay loop, fun and different from others in the same genre.”
- “The game is grindy in ways that really make no sense, poorly set up mechanics with aspects of the game that should be simple are made obnoxiously hard for no reason, and the game overall comes across as a poorly thought out, badly executed attempt at being different from other games in the same genre but failing badly at all of it.”
- “Unfortunately, the game mechanics leave much to be desired.”
- “Gameplay is simple and repetitive but in an addicting way.”
grinding
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the resource collection and farming mechanics excessively repetitive and tedious. While some appreciate the unique blend of farming and tower defense, they criticize the game's poor balance and the overwhelming grind required to progress, leading to a lack of enjoyment in the latter stages. Overall, players suggest that those who tolerate grinding may find some enjoyment, but others might prefer more engaging alternatives in the genre.
- “Although there are subtexts on seeds encyclopedia giving hints to how to double the yield, mostly by planting the same two seeds side by side, still collecting resources all over the map and farming was the most boring, repetitive, and time-wasting thing.”
- “It's slow and grindy; you have to just run around bumping into stuff hoping something falls off.”
- “It feels like 75% of the game is just running around the small area running into trees hoping for a bit of wood, or collecting food to eat so you can replenish energy so that you can spend said energy on watering plants, leading to an endless cycle of grinding.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, hand-drawn art style and whimsical character designs, evoking a Tim Burton-esque aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players have reported technical issues, including visual glitches and pixelation, particularly on the Steam Deck, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the visuals are considered cute and engaging, the gameplay can become repetitive, leading to mixed feelings about the game's longevity.
- “The game's artwork is a standout feature as the design of each character and element is incredibly detailed.”
- “Bringing an almost adorable Tim Burton-esque aesthetic, it's safe to say that this game has the 'it' factor.”
- “The art style is clean and nice, and I enjoy the music, themes, and the subtle humor.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes, as well as everything from bizarre graphical hauntings to confused monster uncles and obnoxious pinging crows.”
- “Since the v1 release, the visuals are now all broken for me on the Steam Deck, very pixelated and distorted.”
- “When I saw the HUD visuals were revised specifically for Steam Deck to make them readable, I was very excited, as it's been painful before the full release, but I was very disappointed to see how terrible all the character and HUD visuals were post-update.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around Voltaire, Dracula's youngest son, offers a humorous and lighthearted twist on vampire lore, but many players find it shallow and poorly paced, with a lack of depth that may not satisfy those seeking a more immersive experience. While the charming dialogue and quirky characters add some entertainment value, issues with quest tracking and pacing detract from the overall narrative enjoyment. Overall, the story is seen as cute and engaging, but it suffers from bugs and a lack of substantial development, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “The developers also wanted the game to tell a story about compassion: few games make you feel as guiltless about smiting hordes of enemies as this one, in which Voltaire's uncles make clear to him that every foe he destroys is one more soul he is liberating to pass peacefully on to its eternal rest!”
- “You just want Voltaire and his family to have a happy ending, and the game tells you this deliberately at the beginning, explaining that what you're about to experience is the story of a family.”
- “It's a funny story with a funny concept; I particularly enjoyed the back-and-forth banter between uncles Frank and Stein and the witty names given to some aspects of the game, such as plants.”
- “If there is more story later on, it's so much later that it feels poorly paced, at the very least.”
- “Based on other negative reviews, though, it kind of seems like there's not actually much storyline to this game.”
- “The story is simple; Voltaire, Dracula’s youngest son, feels the need to change his eating habits to a less carnal one.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a unique blend of dark comedy and whimsical elements, often featuring clever puns and witty dialogue that many players find entertaining. While the initial charm and humor can become repetitive after extended play, the overall narrative and character interactions provide a lighthearted twist on traditional themes, appealing to fans of quirky storytelling. However, some players may find certain aspects of the humor off-putting or overwhelming.
- “This visual novel combines dark humor, vampires, and veganism.”
- “Voltaire: the vegan vampire offers a refreshing, offbeat experience for fans of narrative-driven games and dark humor.”
- “The writing is genuinely funny.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as lively and thematically appropriate, complementing the cute and cartoony art style. While some users appreciate the soundtrack and its cheerful tone, there are criticisms regarding the removal of certain songs for promotional reasons. Overall, the combination of engaging music, fun dialogue, and charming graphics enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The art style is clean and nice, and I enjoy the music, themes, and the subtle humor.”
- “Cute graphics and soundtrack, accompanied by fun dialogue and gameplay, got me through my first two weeks defending my crops with my two animal companions.”
- “The artwork is fun and thematically consistent, and the music is cheerfully spooky.”
- “And that they removed songs just for some 'YouTube stars' made it even worse.”
- “The music is cheerfully spooky, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive.”
- “While the game has a lively soundtrack, it feels generic and doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs across various platforms, including Linux and Windows 10. While some players, particularly on the Steam Deck, have had a smoother experience, many others find the game repetitive and poorly balanced, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “I'm playing on Steam Deck and it runs great.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable, with no crashes or major bugs.”
- “I've experienced smooth gameplay throughout, which really enhances the overall experience.”
- “It's too buggy as it is right now.”
- “Not working on any Linux distros; even on Windows 10, it is buggy.”
- “The first couple of hours of this tower defense meets farming game are okay, but then quickly the realization of just how repetitive, badly balanced, and buggy it actually is sets in.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a whimsical gothic aesthetic, featuring charming hand-drawn visuals and engaging character designs that evoke a sense of enchantment. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of titles like Wytchwood, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The whimsical gothic atmosphere is captivating.”
- “The charming art style, with hand-drawn visuals and whimsical character designs, creates an engaging and atmospheric world.”
- “I have a pretty high tolerance for grindy stuff, and this 2D atmosphere, along with the resource gathering, reminds me a lot of Wytchwood, which I loved.”
- “I have a pretty high tolerance for grindy stuff, but the 2D atmosphere and running into things for resources feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The whimsical gothic atmosphere lacks depth and fails to create an engaging experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, citing the inclusion of additional game modes and overall fun experience as key factors that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The additional game modes meant that the game had a lot of replayability.”
- “Voltaire is definitely a fun experience with a ton of replay value.”
- “Replayability is a significant aspect of the game!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is enhanced by a charming art style featuring hand-drawn visuals and whimsical designs, which contribute to an engaging and atmospheric world that captivates players.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is currently lacking, leading some players to feel disenchanted and unwilling to engage further unless significant updates are made.

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Voltaire the Vegan Vampire has some great genre bending ideas, but ultimately is too easy and rather repetitive .
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Voltaire The Vegan Vampire is a casual role playing game with comedy theme.

Voltaire The Vegan Vampire is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Voltaire The Vegan Vampire.

Voltaire The Vegan Vampire was released on October 26, 2023.

Voltaire The Vegan Vampire was developed by Digitality Games.

Voltaire The Vegan Vampire has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Voltaire The Vegan Vampire is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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